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Refresh Juniper firewall hardware

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Refresh Juniper firewall hardware," aimed at replacing Juniper hardware due to reach its end of life by June 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of Networks and IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement was managed using a direct procurement method with single tender action, below threshold, and the procurement stage is at Award, as of 2nd June 2025. The contract covers a period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2030, with the delivery location specified as Southampton, England, postal code SO14 7LY.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in IT hardware and software services, as indicated by the contract's suitability for SMEs. The successful bidder, Kubus Group Ltd, exemplifies the potential for growth in businesses capable of providing network infrastructure solutions. Engaging in such contracts not only allows businesses to expand their profile within the public sector but also supports the development of long-term partnerships with local government bodies like the Southampton City Council.

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Notice Title

Refresh Juniper firewall hardware

Notice Description

The replacement of Juniper Hardware that will be reaching end of life in June 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4292c47-3972-4965-9ada-4f7915f07c82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fc38d5f-ae8a-4c84-ac59-8eeae448a758
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,383 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,383 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KUBUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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